Many children, many blessings; the story begins with revenge against the beautiful boss.

She is very busy these days and naturally cannot do everything herself.

After thinking for a while, he delegated the specific task to his employee, Xiao Zhang.

At this time, Xiao Zhang benefited from the continuous expansion of Kunlun Trading Company.

With his diligent work ethic, he has been promoted to a junior manager under Su Yue.

Su Yue called him into her office and gave him direct instructions:

"Um... Xiao Zhang, could you go and contact Genting Capital to discuss the preparations for Kunlun Entertainment?"

Xiao Zhang accepted the task, thinking it would be a simple matter, requiring only coordination between the two parties.

Back at his workstation, he immediately called the other party to communicate, but no one answered.

He sent the other party a detailed work email, but the other party did not respond until almost the end of the workday.

Xiao Zhang didn't pay much attention, thinking that the other person was probably busy with work or in a meeting, and it was normal that they didn't see it.

He then went on to his own work.

At 5 p.m., Xiao Zhang took one last look at his email.

After confirming that he had not received a reply, he skillfully shut down his computer and clocked out.

The time after get off work is naturally a happy time for oneself.

Xiao Zhang hummed a little tune as he returned home and helped his wife prepare a sumptuous dinner.

After the meal, I patiently tutored the child for a while.

Finally, the family happily watched TV on the sofa.

By 8:30 p.m., the child had already gone to sleep.

After taking a shower and changing into his pajamas, Xiao Zhang was preparing for a long-awaited friendly match with his wife.

Just as I turned off the TV, my phone, which was on the bedside table, suddenly rang.

It was an unfamiliar number, but it looked somewhat familiar.

Xiao Zhang frowned, looking somewhat uncomfortable.

Kunlun Trading has been implementing a "no overtime" work system for a long time.

The employees strictly adhere to the eight-hour workday.

I've long been accustomed to the idea that "things should be resolved efficiently during working hours, and the time after get off work is sacred and inviolable."

Even long-term partner companies of Kunlun Trading are aware of this unique corporate culture.

Normally, no one will call to bother you after get off work.

And this unfamiliar number was clearly not one of Xiao Zhang's friends or relatives.

His instinct was to hang up the phone immediately, but then a thought flashed through his mind.

Thinking about the work email I sent this afternoon, I decided to answer it anyway.

As soon as the call connected, a voice emanating a strange sense of superiority came from the other end:

"Hello, is this Mr. Zhang from Kunlun? This is Jason from Genting Capital, who is in charge of liaising with you."

Today I spent the whole day reviewing the overall strategy for the track, and also coordinated resources at several key points.

My meeting schedule was too full, so I didn't have time to answer your call.

Now that the meeting is over, I'd like to align the granularity of this project with you.

Let's also go over the logic of the entire chain again.

Let's see if we can find new ways to leverage and empower the business.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhang frowned even more deeply.

Listening to these internet slang terms, he felt a headache and his whole body ached.

Moreover, he has gotten used to completely ignoring company business after get off work.

However, considering that this was the first time the other party had contacted Kunlun Trading, it was normal that they were unaware of Kunlun Trading's rules.

So he politely declined:

"I'm sorry, Manager Jason, I've already gone home after get off work."

How about we discuss this business matter again during work hours tomorrow?

Upon hearing this, the other party immediately corrected him over the phone:

"First of all, as professionals, we can't use the word 'communication'."

It looks unprofessional and unrigorous; we need to use 'alignment'.

Also, it's only 8 PM now, and you've already finished your work?

Isn't this a little too early?

Before Xiao Zhang could reply, the other party continued smugly:

"In our team, my requirements for my subordinates are..."

I have to stay at the company until after 9 p.m. every day, rain or shine.

This is a matter of attitude, and also a manifestation of a "wolf culture."

Xiao Zhang was taken aback and subconsciously asked, "What are your company's working hours...?"

The other person's tone was a bit strange:

"From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week, and sometimes we have to respond on Sundays as well."

Isn't this the norm in the industry?

Aren't all ambitious companies like this?

Xiao Zhang was silent for two seconds before quietly saying:

"Our working hours at Kunlun Trading are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-and-a-half-hour lunch break."

"This is my legal rest time."

To be honest, in order to answer your call, I'll have to specifically ask my supervisor for extra hours and overtime pay tomorrow.

How about we skip 'aligning granularity' today?

Otherwise, my overtime quota for this month might have been used up because of this phone call.

The person on the other end of the phone was clearly stunned, their tone filled with disbelief: "What do you mean by applying for...overtime hours?"

Xiao Zhang patiently explained:

"Oh, let me explain. This is the rule of our Kunlun trade, which you may not be familiar with."

In our company, overtime work is strictly prohibited unless there are special and urgent circumstances.

If an employee genuinely needs to work overtime, they must submit an application to their supervisor in advance.

I can only work overtime after the overtime hours have been approved.

Furthermore, the company will pay double overtime wages in full and on time.

"According to my job level, the maximum overtime allowance per month is five hours."

If I work overtime without permission or work beyond the allotted time, that would be considered "malicious overtime".

The company will severely criticize this behavior.

Furthermore, serious cases of malicious overtime work can even affect an employee's annual performance evaluation.

"Your call today is an unexpected situation."

I need to go to the company tomorrow and report to General Manager Su as soon as possible.

Then fill out an "Application Form for Supplementing Unplanned Emergency Overtime".

This process is quite complicated; it requires a supervisor's signature.

The person on the other end was completely dumbfounded.

I heard heavy breathing on the other end of the phone, as if his brain's CPU had fried.

I haven't been able to process what Xiao Zhang said for most of the day.

After a long pause, the man named Jason asked in a strained and trembling voice:

"You mean... not only do you have to be paid for overtime, but you also have to ask your superiors for permission?"

If your supervisor doesn't approve your overtime work, or if you work overtime on your own, is that considered a violation?

Will it affect my year-end bonus?

Xiao Zhang thought for a moment, then nodded honestly and said:

That's about it.

You see, all this was done to make this phone call with you.

My company not only has to pay me double overtime, but I also have to use up my precious monthly overtime allowance.

They might even be criticized for not reporting it in advance.

How about we talk about work tomorrow?